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June 21, 2008

VRC V4 Professional – RC Speedway

VRC V4 Professional - RC Speedway

The 3rd in our monthly columns from VRC mentions that the new v4 RC Speedway has been completed and has turned out to be a real show case for VRC. The track is setting a new standard in r/c racing with its new features such as the electronic track banners and the massive scoreboard. Permission has been granted by Virtura officials for exclusive use of the large bill board on the fly-over of the motorway for product advertising of VRC partners. The banked corner has new entry and exit profiles for smoother and thus better racing. Special developed asphalt has been used to create maximum grip and low tire wear conditions. Tony West, responsible for the design of the VRC World complex and the tracks, has paid special attention to wider run off areas on turns 1 and 2 and around the perimeter to make the track more forgiving. Furthermore the inside curbs, known from the old oval to be responsible for the car spinning out unexpectedly in the fast sweepers, are no longer applied.

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June 21, 2008

Futaba BLS352 High Torque BL Servo

Futaba have released the latest product in their superior line of brushless digital servos, the BLS352. Ideal for steering and throttle on 1/8 scale truggies as well as electric touring cars, boats, airplanes and applications that require high torque with smooth operation and better centering. The servo features dual bearings, metal gears and a metal centre case for dissipating heat.

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June 21, 2008

Futaba Folding chair and Pit Towel

Futaba have released this deluxe heavy-duty folding chair with carrying case, which features a patented support system and powder coated 22mm tubular steel frame that holds up to 350 pounds. An extra wide seat area and two built-in cup holders provide comfort and convenience. Black in colour, it sports the Futaba and FASST logos in full colour on the back. Also new is the Futaba micro-fibre towel, perfect for your work area. Micro-fibre material is very soft and can hold up to seven times its weight in water and is also excellent at absorbing oil. Measuring 15.5” x 27”, it is black with a bright orange Futaba logo.

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June 20, 2008

Tamiya TRF416 Chassis & Volac MS C3

Tamiya have announced the upcoming release of some new parts for their TRF416 touring car. A new chassis will be made available, which is machined from 2.5mm thick carbon fibre, compared to 2.25mm of the standard plate, and designed for use in high grip conditions. The chassis can easily accept anything from 4 to 6 cells and integrates the company’s air duct system for cooling the motor. Also new is a set that not only includes this new chassis but also a carbon fibre battery brace and all the other parts necessary to mount a straight configuration battery pack. Finally, Tamiya will also release a pretty sweet looking re-branded KO Propo VFS-1 speed controller, called the Volac MS C3.

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June 20, 2008

Team Orion Vortex now ROAR Legal

Our site sponsors Team Orion were pleased to inform us that their new Vortex brushless motor has been approved for use at ROAR sanctioned stock class races. Receiving the approval this month, the company’s 10.5 and 13.5 motors can now be used at all future ROAR events. With the first batch of these motors having just been shipped out to dealers you can get your hands on one very soon.

Source: Team Orion [teamorion.com]

June 20, 2008

Reckward Tuning 8ight Turbo Filter

New from Reckward Tuning, and made by Vita Tuning, is this Turbo filter for the Losi 8ight. Constructed out of the highest quality materials, it works with the original Losi 8ight foam filters. Using a larger inlet, the new filter delivers more air to the engine than the standard filter, providing a boost in motor performance without sacrificing filtering quality.

Source: Vita Tuning [vita-tuning.de]

June 20, 2008

Edam Razor 1/8 scale Pro Kit

The Razor 1/8th scale from Edam has been around for a while now, but they have released a Pro Kit version which has received a number of updates recently to make it a more worthy consideration for competition use. Updates to the kit include and all new 5mm thick chassis plate, with both space for a 5 cell 2/3A racing pack as well as the ability to use carbon stiffeners in the plate itself. Other changes include an updated clutch system as well as lightweight 2 speed, and the car is supplied with CVD’s up front and extremely lightweight rear axles as standard.

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June 20, 2008

HoBao Hyper 28 Engine

Hobao Racing have released a new engine into their line up with the introduction of the Hyper 28. Designed primarily for the rigours of 1/8th truggy & trucks, this new engine is an upgrade on the Macstar 28 and features a new revised 3-port piston and liner for improved low end torque, something that most drivers desire when powering heavier and larger vehicles. In addition there is a new larger heat sink head, head button, crankcase and shaft. Available with or without pull start the Hyper 28 is a cost effective choice for your monster truck or truggy.

Source: Hobao [hobao-racing.com]